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STARFISH Yacht Description
Award Winning Yacht: 2018 USVI Charter Yacht Show – “Best in Show” Runner-up (under 52’ yacht category)
Starfish is an immaculate and beautifully decorated 46' Robertson & Caine Leopard catamaran. She sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins with en suite heads and separate shower compartments. (A 4th cabin and head is reserved for the crew.) Live your dream aboard STARFISH! Your crew, Sam and Jen, are longtime sailors who are now entering their 5th season of graciously hosting guests aboard STARFISH. They are ready to welcome you aboard so that they may provide you with the very best in service, memorable experiences , and wonderfully pleasing menus tailored to your preferences.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht STARFISH is a 46 ft sailing catamaran. STARFISH spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the ship builder Leopard in 2008. A well-done refit was completed in 2019. The spacious yacht layout features 3 cozy cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
STARFISH is presented primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the core layout is spread out from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and that's where most of the delicious meals are served. The tasteful cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
The sailboat features Dual Yanmar SailDrives 9 KW Generator engines and a generator.
Accommodation
3 Queen beds with ensuite dry heads (with electric toilets and separate shower compartment). (NOTE: 4th cabin and head is reserved for crew.)What is the cabin arrangement of STARFISH?
- 3 VIP cabins
STARFISH
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Weekly price: $18,700 - $21,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 46'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Leopard
- Built Year: 2008
- Refit: 2019
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STARFISH Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
STARFISH Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 37,400$ to 42,000$ | 7,480$ to 12,600$ | 44,880$ to 54,600$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 18,700$ to 21,000$ | 3,740$ to 6,300$ | 22,440$ to 27,300$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 9,350$ to 10,500$ | 1,870$ to 3,150$ | 11,220$ to 13,650$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 18,700$ / 6 * 3 days = 9,350$ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $18,700
High season rate: $21,000
GENERAL NOTES:
5 night minimum
For 6-night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights.
5-night charters are pro-rated per industry standards (charter rate div. by 6 x # of nights).
48 HOUR TURNAROUND REQUIRED BETWEEN CHARTERS
Tandem charters welcome!
- STARFISH IS BVI-based, but is legally able to do USVI-only charters as well.- For BVI charters, the pick-up and drop-off is Village Cay Marina. STARFISH will consider alternative BVI ports upon request, but there may be an additional charge incurred. The charter rate includes BVI charter permits, licenses and fees.- For USVI charters, the pick-up and drop-off is Red Hook, St. Thomas
- STARFISH is not offering cross border USVI to BVI (or BVI to USVI) charters at this time.
SLEEP ABOARD:Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. 1/2 of daily rate per contract. (No per cabin rate).Rate includes: boarding after 5pm; welcome cocktail and snack (no open bar); dinner ashore at guests' expense; and continental breakfast. Early mid-morning departure available if guest prefers.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($150 off per person)
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners aboard. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@ $18,700 / 3@ $19,050 / 4@ $19,400 / 5@ $19,750 / 6@ $20,100
LOCAL FARE OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($75 off per person)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@ $18,850 / 3@ $19,275 / 4@ $19,700 / 5@ $20,125 / 6@ $20,550
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS 2023/2024:
CHRISTMAS: Regular rates apply -- no holiday premium! Charter must end by 12/26/23.
NEW YEAR'S: Already booked – not available.
GENERAL NOTES:
5 night minimum
For 6-night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights.
5-night charters are pro-rated per industry standards (charter rate div. by 6 x # of nights).
48 HOUR TURNAROUND REQUIRED BETWEEN CHARTERS
Tandem charters welcome!
- STARFISH IS BVI-based, but is legally able to do USVI-only charters as well.- For BVI charters, the pick-up and drop-off is Village Cay Marina. STARFISH will consider alternative BVI ports upon request, but there may be an additional charge incurred. The charter rate includes BVI charter permits, licenses and fees.- For USVI charters, the pick-up and drop-off is Red Hook, St. Thomas
- STARFISH is not offering cross border USVI to BVI (or BVI to USVI) charters at this time.
SLEEP ABOARD:Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. 1/2 of daily rate per contract. (No per cabin rate).Rate includes: boarding after 5pm; welcome cocktail and snack (no open bar); dinner ashore at guests' expense; and continental breakfast. Early mid-morning departure available if guest prefers.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($150 off per person)
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners aboard. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@ $18,700 / 3@ $19,050 / 4@ $19,400 / 5@ $19,750 / 6@ $20,100
LOCAL FARE OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($75 off per person)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@ $18,850 / 3@ $19,275 / 4@ $19,700 / 5@ $20,125 / 6@ $20,550
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS 2023/2024:
CHRISTMAS: Regular rates apply -- no holiday premium! Charter must end by 12/26/23.
NEW YEAR'S: Already booked – not available.
Price Terms
Inclusive
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
-Brand new sails (Mainsail and Headsail) and "StackPack" in 2022!
-Wifi
-Bluetooth stereo system with 4 speaker zones
-Shower Gel/Shampoo/Conditioner provided
-Reef safe sunscreen provided (30 spf / 50 spf)
-GoPro camera (for underwater use)
-AED, oxygen tank, blood pressure monitor and other general first aid supplies
-Hair dryer
Crew Information
USVI Charter Yacht Show
Another beautiful day on the water.
Always busy in her Galley!
Best Crew in Show and Best Yacht in Show runner-up
On stern of Starfish - US Virgin Islands
Our dinghy is legally rated for 8 passengers.
"Research" in the vineyards of Walla Walla, WA - 2022
Hiking in Badlands Nat'l Park in South Dakota - 2022
Captain: Sam Augspurger
Award Winning Crew on an Award Winning Yacht!
2018 USVI Charter Yacht Show – “Best Crew in Show” (under 52’ yacht)
2018 USVI Charter Yacht Show - "Best Yacht in Show" runner-up (under 52')
2018 Grenada Charter Yacht Show – “Captain’s Cocktail Competition” – 1st Place – Capt. Sam
2018 Grenada Charter Yacht Show – “Culinary Excellence Competition” – 2nd Place – Chef Jen
When EXPERIENCE counts, you deserve the Dream Team of Sam and Jen! Now entering their 9th year of chartering in the Virgin Islands, Sam and Jen are well-versed in charter yacht hospitality and know the U.S. and British Virgin Islands extremely well. They craft the PERFECT "Personalized Caribbean Sailing Vacation" for your and your family or friends -- just review the post-charter reviews provided to Brokers by our guests to see what they had to say about their experience aboard STARFISH! (Click on Guest Comments in tool bar.).
Why are Sam and Jen excel as super hospitable Charter Yacht Crew? Let's just say this is not their first rodeo! Captain Sam Augspurger and First Mate/Chef Jen Augspurger are lifelong sailors (their first home at the age of 22 was a 37' monohull) who have spent many years exploring both the Caribbean and the South Pacific aboard their prior catamaran with their two (then) pre-teen/teen daughters. Returning to the mainland seven years after setting sail in 2004, Sam and Jen soon missed island life. As soon as both daughters were in college in Florida, they moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2012. With the purchase of their current beautiful catamaran, STARFISH, they are able to graciously host you and your friends and family aboard and show you the VERY BEST of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
Captain Sam is a highly accomplished sailor and holds a 100 ton Masters license with Sailing and Towing Endorsements, as well as STCW, CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications. With literally tens of thousands of sea miles earned since beginning sailing across the Gulf Stream between Florida and the Bahamas as a youngster with his family, as well as extensive safety and boat handling training and experience (including engineering experience), guests can relax and enjoy themselves knowing that a mature and responsible captain is at the helm of this extremely well-maintained yacht. First Mate/Chef Jen, who has sailed nearly as many miles as Sam, also has certifications in STCW, CPR, AED, and First Aid. In addition to being in charge in the galley, having sailed as team with Sam since she was 22, Jen is equally at ease at the helm of Starfish as well.
Captain Sam loves guests who are interested in joining him at the large helm bench seat to learn more about sailing or just to sit back and enjoy the breeze and the panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the islands. Always calm and relaxed, guests have commented that Captain Sam is a great conversationalist and they enjoyed the conversations they had at the helm with Sam as they sailed to their next destination or over early morning coffee. He also knows how to tell "just a few" pirate jokes.
Guests always rave about the cuisine aboard STARFISH. Just read all the Guest Comments going back to 2014 and hear what prior guests have to say to their brokers at the end of their charter! From her years of living aboard and sailing the world with her family, Chef Jen's cooking incorporates the use of fresh local ingredients from land and sea and the flavors of the many islands that she has visited. She delights in introducing guests to unique Caribbean and other flavors in her meals. Reading cookbooks is her hobby. Jen always enjoyed entertaining at home and aboard during their travels with their daughters, so her role as Chef/First Mate/Hostess Extraordinaire aboard STARFISH is a natural extension of her interests. Jen's attention to details, coupled with her gracious hospitality, enables her to provide guests with the ultimate charter experience.
Guests often comment that it is so refreshing to see a husband/wife team work together so smoothly. Sam and Jen met in college and have been married since 1989. Having sailed thousands of miles together, Sam and Jen make an excellent team. Both Sam and Jen enjoyed successful prior careers prior to entering the yachting industry. Sam owned a swimming pool construction company in South Florida, and then later joined the corporate management teams for two large international corporations. Jen retired from the legal profession after 25 years in private and governmental service. They obviously love their Charter Yacht Crew professions!
Sam and Jen have a zest for life and love welcoming their new guests aboard and guiding them in their travels so that their guests may enjoy their time aboard STARFISH to the fullest. Whatever is YOUR dream sailing vacation, Sam and Jen are committed to making that a reality.
Their goal is for you to depart STARFISH with your expectations far exceeded and with you planning your next charter before you leave!
***Sam and Jen are fully vaccinated against Covid and have had 4 boosters each and will continue to obtain boosters as they are made available.**
Menu
*Starfish is pleased to present its Standard Ship's Bar at the bottom of this page.
BREAKFAST
Served with Coffee, Tea, and assorted Juices.
Granola, yogurt and fresh fruit always available.
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
Down-Island Caribbean French Toast Casserole with maple syrup, bacon and fresh fruit
Coconut Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Sausage
Breakfast Parfaits with Yogurt, Granola, and Fresh Berries
Breakfast Burritos with Salsa, Bacon and Fried Potatoes
Mango Coconut French Toast with Maple Syrup and Sausage Patties
Build Your Own Bagel Platter with Lox and Assortment of Cheeses and Fresh Veggies
Fruit Smoothies and Baked Oatmeal with Yogurt and Toasted Nuts
Traditional Eggs, Bacon and Toast with fresh fruit
Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit and Berries
Muffins with Yogurt, Granola and Fresh Berries
LUNCH
Served with your choice of Soft Drink, Iced Tea, Beer or Refreshing Libation
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Avocado & Pineapple Salsa Tower Salad
Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwiches with Slaw and Sweet Plantains
Grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise & Chopped Carrot Salad with Breadfruit Chips
Crab Cakes on bed of Fresh Greens with Garlic Aioli
Charcuterie Board with Fresh Baguettes
BBQ Pulled Pork on Texas Toast with Tropical Colelslaw
Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo Salad
Salmon Nicoise Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
West Indian Chicken Curry with Flatbread and Coconut Rice
Fresh Fish Tacos with Jicama-Pineapple Slaw
Tequila Shrimp (or Chicken) with Cilantro Rice
Brown Rice, Goat Cheese and Pecan Cakes over Mixed Salad
APPETIZERS
Served with our special Cocktail of the Day
Baked Brie with Chutney, Dried Cranberries and Almonds served with Toasted Baguette
Classic Italian Bruschetta
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Jalapeno Dip with Crackers
Tortilla chips with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Hummus with selection of crudites (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, etc.)
Margherita Flat Bread Pizza
Black Bean Dip with Tortilla Chips
Retro Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
Tzatziki with Toasted Pita Chips
Assorted Cheese, Crackers and Fresh Fruit Board
DINNER
Served with Wine selected to pair well with meal.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice and Grilled Fresh Mango Cheeks
Grilled Filet Mignon with Brandy Cream Sauce served with Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
and Steamed Veggies
Grilled Korean Bulgogi Marinated Pork Tenderloin (or Pork Chops) with Pineapple Chutney
and Steamed Broccoli
Lemony Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Linguine served with Tossed Salad and Warm Garlic Bread
Snapper Provencal with Creamy Lemon Pepper Orzo
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Baked Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Fresh Swordfish with Italian Pepperonata Sauce and Lemon-Fennel Potatoes
Chicken Marsala with Spinach and Parmeson Risotto
DESSERT
Accompanied by an After Dinner Cordial, Coffee or Tea
Chocolate Souffle with Fresh Whipped Amaretto Cream
Lemon Creme with Fresh Berries
Key Lime Pie
Coconut Creme Brulee
Cheese and Fruit Dessert Plate
Lemony-Almond Macaroons
Grilled Bananas with Yacht-made Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Whipped Cream
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Grand Marnier Souffles
Mango Sorbet
Poached Pears in Red Wine Sauce
Cherry Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Italian Lemon Cake with Lemon Syrup
STARFISH's Standard Ship's Bar:
RUMS: Bacardi, Captain Morgan, and Cruzan rums (a local island favorite – light and dark rum, as well as coconut rum)
VODKA: Tito’s
GIN: Tanqueray
BOURBON: Maker’s Mark
WHISKEY: Bulleit
SCOTCH: Johnny Walker Black Label
TEQUILA: Jose Cuervo
APERITIFS: Bailey’s, Kahlua, Cognac, Grand Marnier, and Amaretto
STANDARD MIXERS/SODAS: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Bloody Mary Mix, and Cream of Coconut
STANDARD JUICES: Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, and lots of fresh lemons and limes
BEERS: Local Craft Beers from Leatherback Brewing (Island Life lager & Reef Life IPA); Caribe (a popular Caribbean local beer), and Miller Lite
WINES SERVED WITH DINNER: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.
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